Olympic skier, Lindsey Vonn is no stranger to the world of tennis. A longtime fan of the sport, Vonn has been known to hit the courts on occasion. She has always been an ardent fan of the grass-court major, Wimbledon. The oldest grand slam championship holds a special place in the Olympian’s heart. During her latest trip to Wimbledon, she found herself in the presence of her sporting hero and tennis legend, Roger Federer.
Vonn has always maintained that she greatly admires the Swiss maestro for his unmatched talent and sportsmanship. While at the legendary event, she also met with the likes of Novak Djovokic, Ons Jabeur, and Iga Swiatek as well. Showcasing her love for tennis, the skier recently took to her Instagram stories to share an update about her collaboration with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s brand.
Lindsey Vonn and Project Rock’s collab
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Under Armour collaborated to form a lifestyle brand in 2016 called the Project Rock. In 2019, Lindsey Vonn was brought on as a brand ambassador. A few days back, Vonn appeared in a Project Rock video that announced a new collection by the brand. In a recent Instagram story, Vonn playfully wrote, “7 am” followed by a sweat and tennis ball emoji, igniting curiosity among her followers. Dressed in a stylish light blue Project Rock crop tee, Vonn showcased her new collaboration with the brand.
Vonn’s collaboration with Project Rock is also a sign of her growing popularity in the world of fitness. The Rock is one of the most popular fitness icons in the world, and his brand is known for its high-quality athletic apparel. Vonn’s association with Project Rock is sure to help her reach a new audience of fitness enthusiasts. Her recent meeting with Federer seemed to reignite Vonn’s passion for sports and her desire to challenge herself in new arenas. Vonn and The Rock have more than a professional relationship. The two athletes are actually close friends with each other.
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Dwayne Johnson’s and Lindsey Vonn’s friendship
When The Rock started Project Rock, Lindsey Vonn was among the company’s first global ambassadors. The skier claims that their friendship blossomed after Johnson was featured in a shoot for Sports Illustrated. When he was asked if anybody can keep up with him in the gym, he implied confidently that only he can. Soon after, his team reached out to Vonn, and they have been friends since then. Vonn emphasizes The Rock is her mentor as well and someone whom she can call up anytime.
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With her collaboration with Project Rock, fans eagerly await the next chapter in Lindsey Vonn’s journey. As a sports icon and role model for many, she continues to inspire countless individuals to pursue their dreams relentlessly.
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